Aster novae-angliae ~ New England Aster purple-bloom Symphyrotrichon oblongifolium 'Raydon's Favorite' Aromatic

Symphyrotrichon oblongifolium 'Raydon's Favorite' Aromatic Aster

including Frosted Elfin

Clusters of small bell-shaped white flowers dangle from the leave axils in spring are followed by blue-black fruit seeds

The tiny ovular green leaves are blanketed by small whitish-blue star-shaped flowers that bloom from spring to summer

Frost tender

Aster novae-angliae ~ New England Aster purple-bloom Symphyrotrichon oblongifolium 'Raydon's Favorite' AromaticNew England Aster is a large variety of the upright native perennial that can grow as tall as 6 feet. It sports a hairy stem and rough, hairy lance like green leaves that are deer resistant. The large, purple flowers with orange yellow centers start to bloom in late summer and typically continue until the first frost. Its flowers are attractive to butterflies. New England Aster prefers full sun and rich, moist soils. New England Aster has a history of